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Nomination Day

Further to the revised Municipal Elections Act, the opening of nominations has moved to Tuesday, May 1, 2018, and Nomination Day has moved to Friday, July 27, 2018.

To run for the office of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee you must file a nomination paper.

Until you file a nomination paper, you cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign.

Mayor and Councillor candidates must provide, along with their nomination paper, at least 25 declaration of endorsements from eligible electors in Pickering.

Forms will be available April 2018.

Internet/Telephone Voting

On March 13, 2017, Council approved Report CLK 03-17, which will allow for Internet/Telephone voting for the 2018 Municipal Elections. Eligible electors will be able to vote from a mobile device, computer, telephone, cell phone, iPad, or laptop. With this method, a voter can cast their ballot from home, work, or in transit. Internet voting provides voters with more flexibility and convenience, reduces wait times at voting locations, delivers quick and accurate results, allows students and vacationers to vote from "anywhere" and provides voters with accessibility needs greater independence when casting their ballot.

Watch this short video from Dominion Voting to see how easy internet voting is!

The Municipal Clerk conducts elections for the following offices:

Mayor

Regional Chair

Regional Councillors

City Councillors

School Trustees

Please stay tuned to this website and other City channels for Internet/Telephone voting information and education sessions, which will take place in early 2018.